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Praha zakázala organizované "pub crawls" kvůli rušení v centru. Nové pravidlo zabrání nočním prohlídkám. Rozhodnutí podpořili radní kvůli stížnostem na hluk. Opatření má zlepšit kvalitu života obyvatel. Tradiční prohlídky budou možné od 6:00 do 22:00. Cílem je snížit tlak na městské služby.

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Prague has banned organised "pub crawls" due to disturbances in the city centre. The new rule will prevent night tours. This decision was supported by councillors in response to noise complaints. The measure aims to improve the quality of life for residents. Traditional tours will be allowed from 6 am to 10 pm. The objective is to reduce the pressure on city services.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Why did Prague officials decide to ban organized pub crawls?

Because of complaints about noise in the city center.

Question 2: Until what time are traditional tours allowed in Prague?

Traditional tours are allowed until 22:00 (10:00 PM).

Exercise: Vocabulary

- forbid

- organize

(n.) - measure

- improve

- traditional

- reduce

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▌15/10/2024

The city of Prague has taken decisive action against organised pub crawls, implementing a ban aimed at curbing disturbances caused by these popular tourist activities. The decision was approved by the city council following complaints about noise and disturbances primarily in Prague 1, the central district known for its nightlife.

The new regulations, formalised through amendments to the local trade laws, will prohibit these nocturnal tours from taking place. This decision, which comes into effect immediately upon publication in the legal records, seeks to mitigate the impact of late-night revelry, which has often led to increased noise levels and public disturbances.

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According to Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib from the Piráti party, the move was made in consultation with tourist agencies, Prague City Tourism, and representatives of traditional guides, ensuring that legitimate guiding activities can still occur between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Despite the approval, the operators of pub crawl services have criticised the ban, describing it as an ineffective measure that could exacerbate the problems it aims to solve.

Proponents of the ban argue it will reduce the pressure on municipal resources, as local services, such as waste management and police, often had to manage the aftermath of these nighttime events. Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil of TOP 09 further explained that the decision aligns with efforts to preserve the quality of life for residents by reducing the noise and safety issues associated with large groups of tourists moving between public houses late at night.

The changes define permissible trade areas under the "market order," effectively barring services that depend on pub-to-pub tours while allowing traditional guiding activities under specified conditions. This regulatory adjustment aims to balance tourism with the community's need for peace and order in the city's historic centre.

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